Air Tractor AT-401 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 73 events recorded from 1989 to 2014.

73

All Events

44

Incidents

17

Minor

7

Serious

5

Fatal (5 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Sep 04, 2004 Bainbridge, GA N3047A Fatal (1) substantial The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an abrupt maneuver which resulted in a stall and collision with the ground.
Jul 18, 2000 PANHANDLE, TX N6055W Fatal (1) destroyed The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall.
Oct 08, 1998 NEWELLTON, LA N4531M Fatal (1) substantial The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an inadvertent entry into adverse weather conditions. A related factor was the fog.
May 28, 1996 LAKE PROVIDENCE, LA N1549D Fatal (1) destroyed
failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed, while maneuvering (turning), which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terra…

failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed, while maneuvering (turning), which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. The high gusty wind condition was a related factor.

Jul 26, 1990 SAN JOAQUIN, CA N7315S Fatal (1) substantial THE FAILURE OF THE NO. 4 CYLINDER HEAD.
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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